Once Prospect is open and your VR headset is plugged in and ready to go, either drag and drop a SketchUp file into the dropzone or find and upload your file by clicking “Browse.”Īfter the selecting the file, just click “View in VR” and put on your headset. Your Scenes will automatically convert into Viewpoints (camera views within your model). If you have different Scenes you’d like to view in your model - or would like to easily jump between different rooms or locations - don’t forget to set these up in advance as well. Making sure these settings are right will also inform your ability to adjust Sun Settings in VR. Geolocation in SketchUp makes your VR experience more immersive by accurately assessing glare and shadows cast from the natural light entering your space. There’s a few things you can do before entering your 3D model to make your VR walkthrough as productive as possible.įirst, you’ll want to make sure that your SketchUp model has proper geolocation settings. This workflow is perfect for identifying design issues with your collaborators, communicating your design intent to your clients, and more.

We built Prospect to make walking through SketchUp models in VR as intuitive as possible.

One of the most effective ways to review your SketchUp model is to step inside it using immersive VR.Īll you need to perform an architectural VR walkthrough is the right VR headset, a computer capable of rendering immersive VR experiences, and our 3D-to-VR software, Prospect.

In this blog post, we’ll outline the workflow to get from SketchUp into VR and tell you about how real designers are saving time and money with Prospect.Īrchitectural VR Walkthroughs with SketchUp SketchUp pros around the world are stepping inside their designs through immersive VR walkthroughs with their HTC Vive and Oculus Rift headsets. But what if you could step inside your SketchUp designs and review them in 1:1 scale?Įntering your SketchUp model isn’t an unattainable dream - it’s something you can do right now with virtual reality. You use SketchUp to build 3D models of interiors, buildings, sets, and so much more.

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